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As a contemporary interpretation of  Schlumberger's renowned Sixteen Stone collection, this watch dial showcases a rotating ring adorned with an 18k yellow gold cross-stitch design. Produced in limited quantities, the timepiece is housed in an 18k white gold case and set with a total of 707 (!) diamonds, totaling more than 6.5 carats.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["30f15887-5346-4445-8179-f2c1983a5a03"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>The diamond-laden dial consists of two parts: a fixed central disc and an outer ring, which showcases the signature cross-stitch motif from the Sixteen Stone collection in 18k yellow gold, set with 24 round brilliant diamonds totaling 1 carat. The rotating ring moves with the wearer's wrist, evoking the sense of motion that defines many of Jean Schlumberger's historically important designs. 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I pray that the design lords at Tiffany see the power in using blueprint vintage designs prevalently within their watch category, notably when it comes to more attainable (5-10k) offerings. In the meantime, I'll be patiently waiting for my Elsa Peretti cuff watch.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["f0d98b3c-a47b-408d-b458-507026ca861f"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"h2","headline":"The Basics"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>Brand:</strong> Tiffany &amp; Co.<br><strong>Model:</strong> <strong>Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Twenty Four Stone Watch</strong><br><strong>Reference Number: </strong>75081022</p>\n\n<p><strong>Diameter:</strong> 39mm<br><strong>Case Material:</strong> 18k white gold and 707 diamonds of over 6.5 total carats, Case snow-set with 413 round brilliant diamonds of 3.8 total carats, Dial snow-set with 220 diamonds of 1.32 total carats, Rotating ring set with 24 round brilliant diamonds of 1 total caratT buckle set with 49 round brilliant diamonds of 0.18 total carats, Crown features a diamond of 0.47 carats.<br><strong>Strap/Bracelet: </strong>Tiffany Blue® alligator</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"h2","headline":"The Movement"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>Caliber:</strong> LTM 2100<br><strong>Functions:</strong> Hours and minutes<br><strong>Power Reserve:</strong> 38 hours <br><strong>Winding:</strong> Automatic </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"h2","headline":"Pricing & Availability"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>Price:</strong> Upon Request. <br><strong>Availability:</strong> There will be a limited production of the Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Twenty Four Stone watch each year.</p>\n\n<p>For more, click <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.tiffany.com/high-jewelry/art-of-watchmaking//" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"}],"migrated_content":true,"meta_title":"","meta_description":"","meta_social_media_headline":"","meta_social_media_description":"","meta_social_media_image":"","artist_name":null,"artist_type":"","internal_notes":"","column":{"id":16,"slug":"product_launch","name":"Introducing","description":"HODINKEE Introducing articles are designed to be fact-filled, detail-rich introductions to newly released timepieces. 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Today, Bulgari is launching multiple iterations of the Serpetnti Tubogas and Serpenti Seduttori with, drumroll please... teeny tiny automatic mechanical movements! Oh to be a woman in watch media who is finally getting exactly what she has been asking for. </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"right","images":["29157899-c40d-44e4-9411-d20ebd8f6f2e"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>There is no disputing the fact that the Serpenti is Bulgari's most iconic watch. We have seen the curvaceous coil evolve from the more stylized versions of the Tubogas in the late 1940s, with their circular and pear-shaped dials suggestive of snakeheads, to the more naturalistic snakes created from the late 1950s well into the late 1970s. These snakes were also made in gold, and the head of the snake was attached by a hinge to conceal a secret watch.</p>\n\n<p>Many of these earlier Serpentis were made with enamel work, which often mimicked the colors and patterns of real snakeskin. The Serpenti has seen all sorts of twists and turns – it has morphed into multiple variations with different metals, sizes, and even complications (<a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/bulgari-serpenti-seduttori-tourbillon-hands-on/" target=\"_blank\">tiny tourbillons</a>!). 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Case in point: the Octo Finissimo. Perhaps this is an experiment to see if people will bite? Surely, with the development of a tiny automatic caliber, the brand has plans to expand its use of mechanical movements to even more of its \"ladies'\" designs. And, if they do have serious plans for expansion, perhaps we will see a move towards more intentional watchmaking for women across the board at LVMH.  </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["ec38b235-0a51-4ec6-b2b5-46eb9ac3d21d"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"h2","headline":"The Basics"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>Brand:</strong> Bulgari <br><strong>Models:</strong> Serpenti Seduttori Automatic; Serpenti Tubogas Automatic(single and double twirl)</p>\n\n<p><strong>Diameter:</strong> Seduttori 34 mm; Tubogas 35mm<br><strong>Case Material:</strong> Seduttori available in yellow gold, yellow gold set with diamond pavé, rose gold, white gold set with diamond pavé rose gold and stainless steel, stainless steel. Tubogas available in rose gold. <br><strong>Water Resistance:</strong> all models 30m water resistant <br><strong>Strap/Bracelet: </strong>Seduttori on bracelet with folding clasp. 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I mean that as a compliment, I'm rooting for maximalism in 2025. The Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Green SAXEM is an evolution of the brand's proprietary sapphire-adjacent material, the backstory of which you can uncover <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-hublot-big-bang-tourbillon-in-un-mellow-yellow/" target=\"\">here</a> and <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hublot-is-back-with-a-bright-green-big-bang/" target=\"\">here</a>. SAXEM boasts many of the same properties as sapphire, such as hardness and transparency, but its material composition allows for SAXEM to take on intense colors more easily and shine \"brilliantly, like a precious gemstone,\" according to Hublot. </p>\n\n<p>How many times can I say SAXEM in one article? 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Let's say you are exclusively an <i>extra plat</i> time-only dress watch or QP kind of guy/gal; it's OK to be intrigued by the buoyant theatrics of this renegade Swiss watch brand. Why not allow yourself to be tickled by a gentle green-tinged curiosity? Let the theatrics seep in. Break free from your stultified shell of an exterior. Who gives a damn what other people think. Take a leaf out of Hublot's book and operate as a triumph of optimism over odds!</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>Hublot is fearless when it comes to large, colorful watches with large, colorful price tags. And while a girl can dream about baby SAXEMs, I know deep down that it somehow defeats the entire point of SAXEM. This is meant to be an XL-sized flex. </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["f6312229-c2ea-4907-93e1-a9cbc284e08f"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"h2","headline":"The Basics"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>Brand:</strong> Hublot <br><strong>Model:</strong> Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Green Saxem<br><strong>Reference Number: </strong>429.JG.0110.RT</p>\n\n<p><strong>Diameter:</strong> 44mm<br><strong>Thickness:</strong> 14.40 mm<br><strong>Case Material:</strong> Polished Green Saxem<br><strong>Lume:</strong> Yes<br><strong>Water Resistance:</strong> 30m <br><strong>Strap/Bracelet: </strong>Rubber Strap with titanium deployant buckle clasp</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"h2","headline":"The Movement"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>Caliber:</strong> MHUB6035<br><strong>Functions:</strong> Hours, minutes, tourbillon<br><strong>Power Reserve:</strong> 72 hours<br><strong>Winding:</strong> automatic <br><strong>Frequency:</strong> 21,600 vph<br><strong>Jewels:</strong> 26<br><strong>Additional Details:</strong>Three bridges in transparent sapphire, 22k white gold micro-rotor, Swiss lever escapement.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"h2","headline":"Pricing & Availability"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>Price:</strong> 231,000 USD<br><strong>Limited Edition: </strong>Yes, 18 pieces. </p>\n\n<p>For more, click <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hublot.com/en-us/" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"disclosure":"<p>ADD DISCLOSURE INFORMATION HERE</p>","product_ids":""},"type":"Block::DisclosureBox"}],"migrated_content":true,"meta_title":"","meta_description":"","meta_social_media_headline":"","meta_social_media_description":"","meta_social_media_image":"","artist_name":null,"artist_type":"","internal_notes":"","column":{"id":16,"slug":"product_launch","name":"Introducing","description":"HODINKEE Introducing articles are designed to be fact-filled, detail-rich introductions to newly released timepieces. 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It is a brazen move for the fairly-priced brand that is supposed to exist in its quiet, monochromatic, and historically important glory. A one-off gem-set model can fly as an anomaly, but a Rainbow, well, that's an all-out grab for attention (and a surefire route to guaranteed internet gawking).</p>","dropcap":true},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["41714a11-0c84-4859-b333-4f8c585e1bd8"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>This release might be a touch late to the rainbow party, but can we really blame Zenith for trying to diversify its portfolio in a watch world that feels like a constant race for attention? And as far as left-field novelties go, this one does feel predictable, especially given the Chronomaster Sport's positioning as Zenith's answer to the Rolex Daytona. And to be clear, this isn't Zenith's first Rainbow; last year, they released a Rainbow Defy Skyline Skeleton Bhindi Edition LE.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>There's absolutely no denying that the modern rainbow-watch lineage begins with Rolex. But it certainly doesn't stop at Rolex. While the gem-set trend continues to gain traction from luxury brands and remains coveted by affluent celebrity consumers, the watch world keyboard warriors also continue to hate most tricked-out watches (factory or not). Let's see if Rainbow fever can continue to prevail. </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["998f36b0-ac4a-497a-9cd9-65150ba1a662"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"h2","headline":"The Basics"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>Brand:</strong> Zenith <br><strong>Model:</strong> Chronomaster Sport Rainbow <br><strong>Reference Number: </strong>45.3104.3600/21.M3100</p>\n\n<p><strong>Diameter:</strong> 41mm<br><strong>Case Material:</strong> 18-carat white gold with rainbow baguettes sapphires<br><strong>Dial Color:</strong> Black<br><strong>Indexes:</strong> Rainbow sapphire<br><strong>Lume:</strong> Yes, SuperLuminova SLN C1<br><strong>Water Resistance:</strong> 10 atm / 300 feet <br><strong>Strap/Bracelet: </strong>Matching metal bracelet</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"h2","headline":"The Movement"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>Caliber:</strong> El Primero 3600 automatic<br><strong>Functions:</strong> Hours, minutes, central chronograph seconds with 1/10th resolution, small seconds @ nine, 60-minute chronograph measure@ 6, 60-second sub-dial @ 3<br><strong>Power Reserve:</strong> 60 hours <br><strong>Winding:</strong> automatic <br><strong>Frequency:</strong> 36,000 VpH (5 Hz)<br><strong>Additional Details: </strong>1/10th of a second indication on bezel, column-wheel chronograph, date at 4:30</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"h2","headline":"Pricing & Availability"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>Price:</strong> 112,100 USD<br><strong>Availability:</strong> available exclusively from ZENITH's physical and online boutiques worldwide</p>\n\n<p>For more, click <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.zenith-watches.com/int/products/watches/" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"}],"migrated_content":true,"meta_title":"","meta_description":"","meta_social_media_headline":"","meta_social_media_description":"","meta_social_media_image":"","artist_name":null,"artist_type":"","internal_notes":"","column":{"id":16,"slug":"product_launch","name":"Introducing","description":"HODINKEE Introducing articles are designed to be fact-filled, detail-rich introductions to newly released timepieces. 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But beneath the obvious, outward layer of \"conventional\" luxury watch consumption for women, there's a category I like to call non-derogatory jewelry-adjacent watches. These watches are design-led, often bedecked with gemstones, and always decorated with <i>intention.</i> These are the pieces that give me hope in an otherwise arid landscape.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["658f46c8-bdc9-4f6c-8e6a-3a1c8763bdd0"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>The most obvious ringleader in the category is the Bulgari Serpenti. No questions or room for comment. Sorry. I have spent countless hours (and articles) fawning over the Serpenti. I find myself so mentally ensnared by its seductively sinuous curves and overtly sexy grip that I am quick to forget the other great non-derogatory jewelry-adjacent contenders. 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The takeaway is that both watches are for women who like getting <i>dressed</i>.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["3b8751be-ba72-4662-abb6-e863f4d12684"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["4000cfec-2ef1-4128-982d-81bdf6db7054"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>First made in 1935, regular production of the Cadenas was resurrected with a reissue of the collection in 2015. The recent-ish update enlarged the dial for increased visibility and swapped in a quartz movement. Despite its re-release 10 years ago, the Cadenas remains very much under the radar. \"[It] doesn't have the same iconography as the Serpenti and the Tank. You know, those pieces we've consistently seen over the years that have been cemented in our brain as women's watches. The Cadenas has somehow been very under wraps,\" explains Kahn, but that doesn't mean it can't belong to the same gamut of successful and intentional design for women. The Cadenas is more geometric than a Serpenti, but it's still sexy in its own clean-cut way. If the Bulgari Serpenti is a tight grip, this is a seductive and slightly loose drape.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["5720659f-c429-4540-b4b6-f348820049dc"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["e1f710a3-9514-4e19-807d-ce292940176f","66dce23a-c2f9-46c8-971a-290b263b3912"],"enforce_aspect_ratio":false},"type":"Block::TwoUpImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>Surely, the Cadenas deserve to be in the pantheon of the all-time greats. It's a breath of fresh air from the common, churning, uninspiring, and frankly unrelenting pattern of sport watches with pink dials and smatterings of diamonds on the bezel. 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It's a Deco \"ladies'\" watch with serious material heft, which places it in stark contrast with the more commonly dainty cocktail watch designs of the period. The Cadenas was seriously avant-garde for its time. \"The whole idea of women wearing driving watches and driving cars during that period in the 20s and 30s. I think of that famous self-portrait of Tamara de Lempicka where she's driving the Bugatti. She should be wearing a Cadenas. That maverick is the woman who would've bought that watch.\"</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["f69aa7aa-15ef-4336-a958-580cf6f2d7fb"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>Then there's the Cadenas on a strap, where the contrast of the gold and the leather creates a tougher look. 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All things (dare I say) conventionally aspirational and expensive became \"chic.\" How boring.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>Perhaps in 2025, the great, big, ambitious, and dangerous ideas are overturning the conventional beige-colored Loro-Piana-laden hegemony. Maybe in a sea of Cartier, we need a Cadenas at the luxury end of the spectrum to represent \"chic\" in a more energized, more forward-thinking, and more expressive world. Realistically speaking, could any of the watch brands radically reshape the way we see or think about beauty, style, and self-expression? Likely not. I read somewhere that creativity is at its best not as an alienating force but as a source of delight. 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All of which lends to a softening of its slightly starker B/1 predecessor.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["a672813d-5d72-40ad-96a8-8e525991135e"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["61702847-4fce-4b85-9ce3-58a7d2cfe667"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>Manipulating the architecture of the watch's crystal is undoubtedly Grima-esque. Toledano cites Grima's designs for Omega, as well as <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-look-at-gerald-gentas-postmodern-period/" target=\"_blank\">Genta's faceted dials for his namesake brand in the '90s</a>, as important sources of inspiration. I myself can't help but think of 1940s Patek-shaped crystals, notably the Top Hat ref.1450 and Hourglass ref.1593, whose super thick curved crystals alter your entire perception of the case shape and mildly distort the dial. </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"right","images":["2078acdd-2345-4ffd-bde0-a55e214288c6"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>But Toledano and Chan are watch creators in their own right. While the sculptural designs of industry doyens Genta and Grima served as heady visual stimulus, the B/1.2 design was also a product of the duo's own architectural instincts: \"There was negative space left in the case that left the option for continuing the design but in an unexpected way.\" Toledano explained, \"You have this empty space that is available for construction. 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Not to make sweeping statements on behalf of the watch cognoscenti, but shaped watches were everywhere at auction, at retail, and on social media. In fact, a mere two weeks after the B1's launch, the <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/in-depth-ap-remaster-02/" target=\"_blank\">Audemars Piguet [RE]Master02</a> landed with an entirely 1970s-infused shaped-watch agenda. Toledano commented, \"What a great compliment. It was great to even be mentioned in a conversation with AP.\"</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["9594bfb8-d036-48ac-90aa-8716e5c35eb9"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>Watch criticism can often feel like a unilateral dialogue made by members of the peanut gallery. Let's all remember that creating something new is far harder than it looks. While Brutalism is certainly a bold concept to distill into a watch design, I commend the ability to confront the status quo with a new idea conceived entirely for us to wear on our wrists. And although nothing is really <i>new, </i>the combination of each individual component, the thought process behind each layer of design, and the mélange of artistic discipline (70s kitsch, Brutalism, and Modernism) all packaged up for a 2025 market is at least exciting.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["5179cebb-e34e-4803-a224-9441adc95ea9"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>Perhaps Toledano can relate to my own sentiments about shaped watches and stone dials losing their luster (to quote Toledano, \"I feel as if I'm OD-ing on stone dials). Contrarian tendencies aside, there's something satisfying about watching a product evolve and get better with time. The B/1.2 now feels more elegant and more refined. Which is what one hopes for – a successful circumventing of the dreaded second album syndrome. I commend the altering, modifying, modulating, manipulating, smoothing out, and improving. 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While dwelling on personal low points is routine behavior for any Brit, my 2024 was actually a year of immense personal gain and growth. There were peaks – AP Royal Oak Minis, closing Volume 13 of Hodinkee Magazine, and trips to Greece and Hong Kong. There were troughs – I'll keep those closer to my chest. All in all, as the year winds down, I can confidently say that I am much closer to having found my footing in this strange little bubble we call watch enthusiasm.</p>","dropcap":true},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["9b705ffc-b443-4fd9-a708-e3254dd1bb0d"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>The year started with a video I am immensely proud of – <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/watches-in-the-wild-paris-episode-one/" target=\"_blank\">Watches in the Wild Paris</a> – where I looked to cement my theory that fashion and watches can – and do – intersect. The fashion and watch industries both thrive on the consumer appetite for design and appreciation of the work that goes into it. I felt a sense of pride meeting so many individuals in Paris who have a true appreciation for both. Being on the ground helped me to draw parallels that I wouldn't have otherwise considered – such as the use of black as a symbol of extreme modernity or the similarities between respective industry giants Yves Saint Laurent and Gérald Genta, for example.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["9141bf6f-4050-4151-98cd-4d0483a4805d"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>At times, I felt overwhelmed in my fashion-meets-watches mission. How do you explain the thing you love and respect and revel to a watch-y crowd who may not share even a shred of interest or, at best, will stay lukewarm in response to your fashion fervor? Well, you attempt to appeal to their enthusiast-minded nature. 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Signature models like the Arceau and Cape Cod have peaked and troughed in wider mass-market popularity, yet they have remained a constant go-to amongst seasoned watch-wearers who exist outside of puritanical enthusiast circles, as well as fashion obsessives (see <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.instagram.com/hermesbymargielaarchive/p/CEJlGBUgEhR//" target=\"\"><u>Martin Margiela's creation of the Double Tour</u></a>). Success for entry-level models that sit somewhere around the $5,000 mark could, up until now, be attributed to good-looking, equestrian-inspired design and the power of Hermès branding on the dial.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["8fc9d2d8-81bf-47de-8f76-2515a867d987"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["188c764f-fff8-4be5-b4ea-27241e5d2026"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>Cue the Hermès Cut, a smaller, rounder, and softer approach than the \"men's\" Hermès H08. I can't tell you how refreshing it is to have a \"ladies\" watch that isn't presented as some sort of floral/rainbow/diamond-laden mélange – some hideously sparkly derivative of a \"man's watch.\" The Hermès Cut is exactly what I am referring to when I harp on about intentional design for women. Its soft lines and democratic size make it proportionally correct, or at the least, very comfortable (in my view) on a wrist my size. At the same time, the distinctly utilitarian look is what I want from an everyday watch. Hermès, with all of its recent 60 Minutes interview controversy, remains at the top of the luxury brand pyramid. And yet, in all of their luxury hegemony, the brand managed to create a down-to-earth product that was in line with what a modern woman consumer may be looking for in today's over-saturated sport-watch market.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"fullbleed","images":["10806a05-2d93-4758-ab1c-56c9246ac00f"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"fullbleed","images":["ae52e83a-70e5-49a8-abb2-8eacd01f5894"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>Speaking of women in watches (don't make me squirm!) I continued the First Watch Club dinner series with my good friend and confidante, Hodinkee alumnus Cara Barrett, in conjunction with Audemars Piguet. We gathered together a group of successful, creative New York women eager to learn more about history and watchmaking. The point of these dinners is never to exclude anybody but rather to foster an environment that is conducive to asking questions without embarrassment or shame. Often, with watches, it feels like there is an insurmountable barrier to entry. Sometimes, you just need a friendly face to explain what a tourbillon is.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["fc2716a5-6f1d-4f98-a046-e81291f6b0c3"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["338bbfcd-025a-4713-b7e5-1cf02c3e9388"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>To cap off a very long but fruitful year in watch-palooza, I closed the latest issue of Hodinkee Magazine as Editorial Director. If I could sum up Volume 13 in humble terms, it displays the interconnectedness of creative industries: the photographers, set designers, stylists, retouchers, writers, and editors, along with the talent and gorgeous products we showcased. The magazine is our way of telling stories through words that we have had time to sit with, words we have chosen carefully as they will go on to exist with more permanence when printed onto a physical page. We used images taken by photographers who are masters of their craft. Images that contain the people, places, and things we hope can help to communicate the bigger picture of what can sometimes feel like a very insular bubble. We pay attention to the tone of our subjects, the mood of the photographs, the colors, and the layout on the pages. We put our whole being into making a beautiful portfolio of what it means to belong to this storied, beautiful, complex, and imperfect industry.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["8b26004f-a61f-4039-b950-713d13220aab"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>I have spent the better part of the last decade styling and working at fashion magazines. Print was my personal aspiration turned livelihood. From my first Vogue magazine purchase as an awkward 13-year-old girl to endless summer days spent concepting the reboot of <i>Interview </i>magazine in 2018 with my former boss Mel Ottenberg. I live and breathe print media (really, you should see the stacks of books and magazines in my apartment), and I stand behind it, too (at home, I actually sit in front of this physical proof). I get my mental high from seeing a seedling of an idea turn into a story on paper. Volume 13 was a culmination of all the things I care about, and it is the Hodinkee project of which I am proudest. It is in the pages of the last issue where fashion, design, art, and watches – and their respective creative communities – can co-exist and even inspire and elevate one another.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"fullbleed","images":["27dddafd-d455-4022-a483-3062c9e2b5ff"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"fullbleed","images":["f329d0d6-8208-40bd-91ec-b5cdfedc95fb"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>If I'm leading with honesty, the watch world can be isolating at times. If you don't fit within the confines of an enthusiast or collector stereotype and your opinion is also foreign/political / mildly confrontational, it can seem to want nothing to do with you. But I can finally feel confident enough in myself to say that this is what watches mean to me, and my voice, along with the voices of many other creative professionals, women collectors, and design enthusiasts, deserves to be heard. Nobody wants to tread on the Swiss sanctimony of watchmaking, but surely the hobby deserves expansive admiration?</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>It's wild how something could terrify you, not because it's scary but because it's new. Watches are no longer new to me, but my place in the watch world remains to feel fully carved out. The echo chamber that is the watch industry can push against you like giant engorging waves of unwanted (and frankly unmerited) feedback. But sometimes, we need feedback to feel alive — to remember how big the world is outside of us and how refreshingly small we are in the grand scheme. I am small in the scheme, but I hope to grow and share my love of watches through words and pictures.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["92f1f78c-cae4-4620-9d80-0e5093bebbbd"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"h3","headline":"And finally, a note on the state of watches. 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Like my literary idol, former publisher, editor in chief of Women's Wear Daily, and founding editor of W magazine, John Fairchild, once said in his acerbic and gossipy tome Chic Savages, \"The shape of all fashion begins with the silhouette, but there are only a few designers capable of creating a new silhouette. 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To celebrate, last week, we threw a little party for friends, mag contributors, and Hodinkee staff in NYC. From new and long-time collaborators to old friends of the brand, the room was packed with great people, interesting conversations, and some pretty cool watches (and party fits, if I do say so myself). We ate chocolate chip cookies, drank holiday-themed cocktails, and – of course – talked watches.</p>","dropcap":true},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>We had a photographer on hand to capture the scene, so have a peek at some familiar faces – watches and people alike – that turned out to celebrate Volume 13. 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If you are in need of international shipping, please contact </strong><a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/pages/editor/\"mailto:ecommerce@watchesofswitzerland.com/" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ecommerce@watchesofswitzerland.com</strong></a><strong> to place your order for Volume 13 of Hodinkee Magazine.</strong></p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"}],"migrated_content":true,"meta_title":"","meta_description":"","meta_social_media_headline":"","meta_social_media_description":"","meta_social_media_image":"","artist_name":"Lucas Brito Drumond","artist_type":"photographer","internal_notes":"","column":{"id":15,"slug":"photo_report","name":"Photo Report","description":"Photo-first, event-driven articles, featuring brief intros and collections of photographs from assigned photographers. 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Strong results in Hong Kong and Geneva have kept watch-world spirits high, suggesting that momentum will carry over to continue the festive high. Our resident vintage expert, Rich Fordon, will provide you with all the wider coverage you should need in this Friday's <i>Bring A Loupe</i>. </p>","dropcap":true},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["92c2e561-8c8d-4431-becb-60a09d074326"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>In addition to the usual auction house happenings, this weekend sees the second chapter of  TimeForArt, an auction initiative created by the New York non-profit Swiss Institute. Established as an aid to support contemporary art, the auction will be held as part of the <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/NY080424/filter/collections%3DTIMEFORART/" target=\"_blank\">Phillips New York Watch Auction: XI</a> this coming weekend, December 7 and 8. 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If one has the sensibility to enjoy art, one should be able to enjoy watches as well, and vice versa.\"</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["92e5c624-6a3f-431a-a6f0-366b8fd8486e"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>Highlights from the upcoming second collection include a unique collaboration between Biver and Swiss contemporary artist Guillaume Ehinger, which features a hand-engraved enamel dial, a Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP with a unique straw marquetry dial, as well as a piece we're rather fond of – <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://phillips.com/detail/carl-f-bucherer-and-hodinkee/NY080424/87/" target=\"_blank\">the Carl F Bucherer x Hodinkee Heritage Worldtimer</a>. </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>All of the lots offer something individual to the auction, with my favorites including a Chanel Pop-Art-inspired Boy Friend made using Grand Feu enamel and a Type 1 Ressence (never thought I'd see the day) made in collaboration with contemporary artist <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.instagram.com/shantell_martin/?hl=en\%22 target=\"_blank\">Shantell Martin</a>. 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It's a technical dive watch with a not-so-subtle wrist presence. Measuring 50.00 (FIFTY!) x 17.80 mm, this <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-new-images-of-pesto-australias-enormous-baby-penguin-in-his-awkward-phase-molting-his-downy-feathers-180985373//" target=\"_blank\">big-boy</a> combines grade 5 titanium and Carbon TPT® for a robust yet lightweight construction. Designed for \"serious underwater use,\" the RM 032 offers water resistance up to 300 meters, and its unidirectional bezel is secured with eight-point-star screws.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["ee871f6d-b7a2-4fee-bb31-bfda4609240c"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>The watch is powered by the Calibre RMAC2, featuring a flyback chronograph, oversize date, and month display. A running indicator at 3 o'clock utilizes a rotating Super-LumiNova® disc for easy visibility in low-light conditions. 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I'll take it one step further and say that this RM 032 is so gargantuan it borders on the grotesque. I can't help but think of Ludacris and his giant arms in the 2004 video Get Back (see <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://images.app.goo.gl/T6cHBpWZ7NwiYdTr7/" target=\"_blank\">here</a> for his comically large-sized arm and watch). The RM 032 also makes this year's yellow gold <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-rolex-deepsea/" target=\"_blank\">Rolex DeepSea release</a> look skinny in comparison (44mm x 17.7mm for reference). </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>I have a soft spot for large, obnoxious early 2000s watches, in case you needed reminding! An early Big Bang, Offshore, 5 Time zone is unapologetically my jam. Aesthetically, this RM 032 is slightly less alluring to me than, say, an RM Stallone or AP RO Offshore Survivor. The design of the RM 032 has fewer frills than the RM watches, which makes me a little giddy (see the RM <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.richardmille.com/historical-models/bonbon-collection/" target=\"_blank\">Bonbon</a> collection and RM 88 Smiley for reference). Sure, this watch has technical credentials, but chances are the watch graces the wrists of those who prefer a sailing spot over a dive. </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["1b48aa37-e0c2-4a70-8900-45fa62e029af"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["647bd506-b92d-49c2-95a9-3030d9e431d4"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>What we cannot ever put RM down for is its truly singular brand identity. Despite the use of a traditional circular shape (because it's a dive watch duh), over more commonly used tonneau shape, it's unmistakably Richard Mille. The material, the typography, the unabashedly loud aesthetic. 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Nothing about Seddiqi as a retailer and how we operate. My cousin Mohammed was there two years before me; he was the only one there working with the second generation, my father, and my uncles. Hammed and I started doing factory tours for clients, taking them to the independents in Switzerland and introducing them to new things. I'd hear the client saying, \"Who is this watchmaker I've never heard of before?\" Or \"Why is this movement like this? I wanna see what's happening inside.\" You know, they were more curious. Plus, we were hearing a lot of conversations between brands when we'd meet with them on the struggles they were all having, but there was no communication between them. We can't solve the industry's problems, but there are things that need to be spoken about, like the transition of knowledge. They didn't have enough watchmakers. Watchmakers were dying and taking their knowledge with them, you know. And so that was the theme of the first horology forum: transmission of knowledge.</p>\n\n<p>And that's how we started. It was a room of 50 seats. I never imagined it being as big as Dubai Watch Week is now. </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["74bd7a56-09a3-4b13-a9d0-87d19a5698c1"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>MC: </strong>So you finally proved yourself and got the job! </p>\n\n<p><strong>HS:</strong> [laughing] Oh yes.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>MC:</strong> What's your relationship to watch collecting? I imagine you have quite the collection.</p>\n\n<p><strong>HS: </strong>I have appreciation for anything human-made. I love anything that's hand-made. But then, when it comes to choosing something for myself, I like to choose things that not everybody wants or that not everybody is wearing. I don't own a Nautilus. 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They are similar to the Asian women in terms of fashion and trends – they both have strong purchasing power. </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>MC: </strong>Are the women doing their own thing, or do they belong to watch clubs?</p>\n\n<p><strong>HS: </strong>The true collectors want to stay private. Men and women. They want to remain behind closed doors. They're the ones who are on the phone bidding with the auction houses, you know. But women don't really go to watch clubs. Maybe they would if there was a watch club designed just for them. But I don't think we have the team spirit that men have. </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["5b3f0319-a6e1-40fc-9a16-c321530589a4"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>MC: </strong>Do you own a Richard Mille?</p>\n\n<p><strong>HS: </strong>I bought my first in 2015, but I haven't worn it in a long time – too trendy [laughs]!</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>MC: </strong>I mean you are wearing a pretty crazy watch.</p>\n\n<p><strong>HS: </strong>Yes, it's still a Patek, but it's not a Nautilus. I love the bracelet and the open case and you can't tell it's a Patek unless you know. </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["6910326f-30ef-4ea9-8f01-957e148c9e64"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>MC:</strong> Do you think it was a singular experience for you being a woman and doing the job that you are doing? </p>\n\n<p><strong>HS:</strong> I was the only woman in most rooms when we used to go to exhibitions, besides the marketing person, in the Middle East, but also in Geneva. But in the manufacturer, you see women everywhere. I see more women watchmakers. And I hope they can grow and climb the ladder. You know? Perhaps the next phase would be product development. 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Designed in collaboration with the 24-time Grand Slam champion, the limited edition watch was unveiled in Paris at the Hôtel d'Évreux, a historic mansion located on Place Vendôme, in front of a gathering of journalists and guests from around the world. The watch was revealed (literally revealed as the curtain was lifted) at 8 PM on the dot in typical Swiss watch-brand fashion. And while the Ruinart was flowing and the glamorous people were giving their best poses in front of the step-and-repeat, the setting almost felt a little too glam for a sports watch collab launch. But such is the luxury-sports-partnership industrial complex. 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Subtle nods to tennis and Djokovic's career are woven into the details: Hublot's signature \"H\" screws have been swapped for a tennis ball mimicking shape, a yellow second pusher hints at the color of a tennis ball, while his logo appears on the seconds hand and oscillating weight. </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["b61b1ddc-3aae-4e72-aa7e-80aaa43512c3"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>At 49.5 grams on its elastic strap, the Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic is remarkably lightweight, incorporating tempered Gorilla Glass instead of traditional sapphire crystal. Even the movement itself underwent a redesign, utilizing aluminum as its primary metal. Anodized in light blue or grey to complement the watch's camo aesthetic, this adjustment reduced the movement's weight by 27%. Additionally, aluminum was employed for various case components, including the mid-case, sub-bezel, bezel lugs, pushers, crown, and caseback. 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Hublot is still relatively unknown outside of watch-world-fandom and so Djokovic now becomes the obvious entry point for people who have absolutely no idea what a Big Bang Unico is.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["ff34c230-1895-4314-b407-baf955611d73"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>Hublot loves a collab. And a sports collaboration with a household-name athlete is the \"everyman\" collab that watch brand dreams are made of. But Hublot is hardly an everyman brand. <i>L'enfant terrible</i> of the Swiss watch world, it's rambunctious in style and nonchalant in its choice of quirky partners (Nespresso, Daniel Arsham, and Murakami, to name a few). If anything, this partnership feels safe for the LVMH-owned renegade. A level deeper, the collab is fitting when considering Djokovic's similar l<i>'enfant terrible</i> rep in his world, though I'll leave that to the tennis pundits. The watch also feels pretty safe. A cool hue of blue renders this Unico rather palatable. Sure it's certainly less discreet than your average chronograph but it's tame in comparison to the usual Hublot collab mold. Does this new watch mark the beginning of a new watered-down Hublot under the stewardship of recently appointed CEO Julien Tornare? Does it signal a \"times are tough, time to dial down on the unconventionality of it all\" phase? 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With a starting price of $5,975 for the leather-strap models and $25,000 for the diamond-set, gold-bracelet versions, the Mini DolceVita is priced just slightly below its little red box competitor – although not by much. </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"h3","headline":"What We Think"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>It's the year of the gold Mini (see <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-audemars-piguet-mini-royal-oak/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a> and <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-cartier-mini-tank-keeps-small-watch-fever-burning/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a> if you don't believe me). The timing of this new bite-sized DolceVita in gold is bang-on. But while small watch fever is certainly still burning, I have to be candid for a moment: What makes the new Mini DolceVita relevant enough to succeed in today's Cartier-saturated watch market? </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"small","images":["8f63c55e-23db-42cd-94f2-b25d7c80ef6e"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>Given the shared Art Deco spirit of the brands and their similar price points, surely it makes sense to address the obvious Panthère shaped elephant in the room? The Mini DolceVita is a well-designed, neatly packaged offering from a brand I've always wanted to champion but never felt truly resonated with me. Today, I think that may be changing. Some of us gravitate towards the Prada bag (me), while others prefer the more understated (but still legit and luxurious) bag from a brand like Khaite. In an era where everyone's wearing the same designer bag, pair of shoes, and watch on repeat, being low-key feels like you're silently winning.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>Whoever launches a mini watch with a mini manual movement will get very large bonus points from me. So far Cartier, AP, and now Longines are resting on their battery-powered laurels. Which certainly makes sense from a value prop standpoint for these large brands who are catering to a crowd that might not always prioritize mechanical movements. </p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"copy":"<p>Noticing the price tag on the Mini DolceVita might give you pause, and understandably so. While these pieces sit closer in cost to some of the very popular offerings from competitors, it's worth a reminder: the surge in gold prices has inevitably shaped the price of any jewelry watch crafted in precious metal.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"small","images":["4f778657-f147-4545-ae37-86089f2311ab"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"h2","headline":"The Basics"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>Brand:</strong> Longines<br><strong>Model:</strong> Mini DolceVita Gold 2024<br><strong>Reference Number: </strong>L5.200.6.71.0 (yellow gold with black alligator strap); L5.200.7.71.6 (yellow gold with gold bracelet); L5.200.8.71.0 (rose gold with black alligator strap); L5.200.9.71.6 (rose gold with gold bracelet)</p>\n\n<p><strong>Diameter:</strong> 21.50 mm x 29.00 mm<br><strong>Thickness:</strong> 6.75 mm<br><strong>Case Material:</strong> 2N 18k yellow gold and 5N 18k rose gold<br><strong>Dial Color:</strong> Silver<br><strong>Lume:</strong> N/A<br><strong>Water Resistance:</strong> 30 m<br><strong>Strap/Bracelet: </strong>Yellow gold or rose gold bracelet with triple security clasp; black alligator leather with yellow or rose gold tongue buckle<br><strong>Caliber: </strong>Quartz L178</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"small","images":["6f9f0796-b6a6-491a-84c9-9536f14429ba"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"size":"h2","headline":"Pricing & Availability"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"<p><strong>Price:</strong> Yellow gold and rose gold bracelet models: $25,000; yellow gold and rose gold models on leather strap: $5,975​<br><strong>Availability:</strong> Now</p>\n\n<p>For more, click <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.longines.com/en-us//" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p>","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"}],"migrated_content":true,"meta_title":"Introducing the Longines Mini DolceVita in yellow gold","meta_description":"","meta_social_media_headline":"","meta_social_media_description":"","meta_social_media_image":"","artist_name":null,"artist_type":"","internal_notes":"","column":{"id":16,"slug":"product_launch","name":"Introducing","description":"HODINKEE Introducing articles are designed to be fact-filled, detail-rich introductions to newly released timepieces. 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